Daily Current Affairs Multiple Choice Questions MCQ 24.05.2025
1. Which Indian state hosted the inaugural Khelo India Beach Games in May 2025?
A. Goa
B. Kerala
C. Diu
D. Odisha
2. What is the primary objective of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025?
A. To promote transparency in waqf property management
B. To provide financial aid to waqf institutions
C. To establish a waqf property board
D. To privatize waqf properties
3. Which country became the 123rd member of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) in May 2025?
A. Angola
B. Brazil
C. Australia
D. South Africa
4. What was the primary focus of the nationwide civil defence mock drill ‘Operation Abhyaas’ conducted on May 7, 2025?
A. Cybersecurity preparedness
B. Emergency response to natural disasters
C. Civilian readiness against potential hostile threats
D. Nuclear disaster management
5. Which Indian company launched ‘Topaz’, a suite of AI-first services, solutions, and platforms, in May 2025?
A. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
B. Infosys
C. Wipro
D. HCL Technologies
6. Which Indian city issued the country’s first Certified Green Municipal Bond?
A. Pune
B. Indore
C. Ghaziabad
D. Bengaluru
7. Which country experienced pro-democracy protests in May 2025, calling for an end to military rule?
A. Myanmar
B. Mali
C. Venezuela
D. Belarus
8. Which Indian state witnessed violent protests over the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. West Bengal
C. Maharashtra
D. Kerala
9. Which Indian city is home to the AI supercomputer ‘AIRAWAT’, ranked 75th globally?
A. Bengaluru
B. Pune
C. Hyderabad
D. Delhi
10. Which country recently announced a significant reduction in carbon emissions as part of its commitment to the Paris Agreement?
A. United States
B. China
C. India
D. Germany
Answers & Explanation
1. C. Diu
The inaugural Khelo India Beach Games were held at Ghoghla Beach in Diu from May 19 to May 23, 2025.
2. A. To promote transparency in waqf property management
The Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, aims to ensure transparency in the management of waqf properties. However, it has faced criticism from Muslim organizations and opposition parties, who view it as discriminatory and unconstitutional
3. A. Angola
Angola joined the International Solar Alliance (ISA) as its 123rd member in May 2025, marking a milestone in global climate cooperation.
4. C. Civilian readiness against potential hostile threats
‘Operation Abhyaas’ was a nationwide emergency preparedness exercise aimed at bolstering civilian readiness against potential hostile threats, particularly in response to escalating tensions with Pakistan.
5. B. Infosys
Infosys launched ‘Topaz’, a comprehensive suite of AI-first services, solutions, and platforms, in May 2025. This initiative aims to harness the power of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies.
6. C. Ghaziabad
Ghaziabad became the first city in India to issue a Certified Green Municipal Bond, marking a significant step towards sustainable urban development.
7. B. Mali
Mali witnessed pro-democracy protests in May 2025, with demonstrators calling for an end to the administration of Assimi Goïta and support for democratic reform.
8. B. West Bengal
West Bengal, particularly Murshidabad, witnessed violent protests over the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, leading to multiple casualties and arrests.
9. B. Pune
The AI supercomputer ‘AIRAWAT’ is situated at the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) in Pune and has achieved a global ranking of 75th on the Top 500 Global Supercomputing List.
10. B. China
China has pledged to reduce carbon emissions, aiming for peak emissions before 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060, but has not announced a specific reduction target as part of its Paris Agreement commitments.
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